Ever since Faye got to know Nox, she became Dragoncourt's guard. When Draco showed up, Larry shouted, "Who goes there?"Draco kept walking straight, ignoring the question. Surprised to see a soldier here, Larry said, "What's a soldier doing here?"Jebediah's legs buckled. "Holy shit, that's the commander of Zone: Draco."All the strength almost left Larry. Sovereign's Society might be strong, but Zone: Draco was stronger. The commander of that place had a million soldiers under him.Draco strode up to the entrance and roared, "Where is my lord?"Jebediah quickly went ahead. "He's inside, Commander Fort.""I see." Draco went inside the estate.Larry saw him off, his eyes wide. "How powerful is Mr. Greenshade? I can't believe Commander Fort came to see him himself."Jebediah smirked. "You'll know in time."Larry gulped. He was reminded of his rude behavior, and he cursed himself for that.Nox just ended a call with Queenie when Draco came in. Draco quickly saluted his lord. "Mi
Nox also missed those two. They were his comrades, after all. "Keith probably told them," muttered Nox.Draco roared with laughter. "Good. I bet the two of them are going to cry like babies once they know you're still alive."Nox was amused. He knew Bear and Bard would be excited to see him alive.…A giant slate about ten feet tall stood at the doorway of a magnificent house in Imperia. The slate was heavy and ancient, and two words were engraved on it: Shadow Division.This was Shadow Division's highest center of command and its central spot. A gaunt man in white was standing inside nervously. The man looked like a scholar, but the look in his eyes spoke of bloodthirst.He was Bard Setson, better known as Wolfhound, one of Shadow Division's commanders. Though he looked mild-mannered, the Shadow Division members knew him as a cruel, bloodthirsty man.Years ago, Eastsun caused havoc in the Southern Sea, and Bard challenged hundreds of their warriors alone. He then charged into E
Bear took the telegram and read through it. 'The lord is alive. He's in Riverton.' His vision turned black, and he fell to the ground."Are you okay, Bear?" Bard was speechless.Bear didn't move a muscle, but tears streamed down his cheeks. "Just let me take a moment."Bard kept quiet. After a minute, Bear shot back up like a bouncing ball. "The lord is alive? Bard, slap me. This must be a dream." Bear grabbed Bard's hand."You idiot," Bard cursed, but Bear wasn't mad. Bear then slapped himself.When the pain registered in his head, he gasped in surprise. "Damn! This isn't a dream! This is real? The lord is alive?"Bard rolled his eyes. "Alright, you can stop talking now. Keith would never lie. This must be real."Bear leaped in joy while laughing. "The lord is alive! Alive!" He gave Bard a bear hug.Bard shoved him away. "Pipe down, you idiot!""Pipe down? I ain't piping down! The lord's alive! I want to scream and shout and tell everyone!""You aren't telling anyone! Keith
"Oh, I get it. We can't let that woman know he's alive, can we?" Bear asked."That's right. If she knows, Faeast's going to be in for a ride." Bard looked ahead coldly.Bear nodded in silence. The new lord was already crowned. Should they find out that Nox was alive, the nation would be in for an upheaval. Even the ten nations would be in disarray.Lord Nox was a legend; he had easily fought back a great army by himself. Therefore, this piece of news must be kept secret."What now, Bard?" Bear quickly asked."Keith already told us in the telegram. We're traveling to Riverton incognito and seeing the lord," Bard replied."Really? I can see the lord?" Bear was excited."Yes.""Finally. I can stop mourning now!" Bear started crying again.Bard wanted to kick him. "Alright, stop crying. Get out there and gather everyone that's team captain and above in the hall. Also, ask the elites in the east, west, south, and north—all 400 thousand of them—to halt operations and standby."Co
Rumors had it that Tristan met a powerful man by chance when he was thirty years old, which was when he started his career in martial arts. In just a few years, he had become famous and founded Sovereign's Society.Rumors said the society had at least ten Grandmasters and an army of Combatants and Greater Combatants. It was obvious that the society held great power.Triston slowly raised his head, staring at Riverton's skyscrapers. "It's been a long time.""Whose wedding are you attending? I think you shouldn't have come yourself. It's a bit of an overkill." The burly old man was confused.Tristan smiled. "Your guess is as good as mine. Faye said Greenshade's cultivation might be in the Legend Realm already, and even Keith bows to him. I'd like to see who this man is.""Keith Moon, the Supreme Tiger?""Yes."The burly old man was shocked. "Keith is a famous man, and even he bows to this groom? Who even has that much power?"Tristan smiled. "I have the same question. Aside from
While Sovereign's Society was entering Riverton, Nox and Draco chatted in Dragoncourt. Nox's wedding should have been a big celebration, but since Nox had to keep the news of his survival a secret, he had to hold the wedding surreptitiously.Even so, a lot of people came to congratulate him, including the guys from Zone: Draco and Shadow Division. Alexander himself congratulated Nox as well, of course, while Sovereign's Society was on its way.Draco and Nox were talking about the past. When they came to the courtyard, Faye, Larry, and Mr. Inkheart came in.Draco noticed them at the doorway, but he had no idea who they were. "Who are these people, milord?" he asked curiously."Sovereign's Society members," Nox replied calmly."Gosling's guys?" Draco asked."Yes.""Odd. Why are they with you, milord?" Draco was curious. Sovereign's Society wasn't good enough to know Nox."Long story. Still, they contributed to the nation's peace, and they're a reputable organization in the wester
"You may." Draco smiled."Thank you, Commander Fort and Mr. Greenshade. He'll be excited to see you," Faye added."Draco laughed again. 'Maybe. Wonder what he'll feel when he sees the lord.'Faye and her team left to welcome Tristan. A while later, they saw the motorcade coming closer. The Land Rovers roared through the road and stopped at the mountain's base. Faye watched them with respect.The cars stopped in a line, and the door of the frontmost car swung open. Tristan and the burly old man came out, followed by dozens of Sovereign's Society members.Faye, Larry, and Mr. Inkheart greeted at once, "Greetings, Mr. Gosling."Tristan smiled. "Greetings. This is where Mr. Greenshade lives, Faye?" Tristan looked at the impressive estate in front of him."Yes, sir," Faye said."This place oversees the city and, by extension, the nation. Good spot. I wonder if Mr. Greenshade is as impressive as you say he is.""Mr. Greenshade's in the estate as we speak, and there's someone you kno
Draco stood at the entrance of Dragoncourt, hands behind his back. The air around him was heavy with the scent of courage. Behind him were two soldiers standing similarly tall. Jebediah was there, too.Sovereign's Society members were coming up the mountain. Faye pointed at Draco. "Look, Mr. Gosling, that's Commander Fort."Tristan was shocked at the sight of Draco. "It is him. Commander Fort!" he shouted happily and ran up to Draco like he was family. "Hello, Commander Fort. It's been five years. Never thought I'd see you again."Tristan bowed at Draco, his excitement evident.Draco laughed. "Good to see you too, Tristan.""I share your sentiments. It's thanks to you I am where I am now," Tristan gushed.Years ago, Snowground's invasion hurt the western frontier. Although Tristan and his society tried to fend them off, they were no match for the enemy.In the end, Draco led his army, pushed the Snowground army back, and forced them to relinquish their land in exchange for peace
Douglas worked through the night for the negotiation."One, you must apologize for your invasion of Faeast. Two, you will return all stolen relics to us and pay for damages. Three, you will open trade with Faeast, and it must be complete and total. Those are our demands. We promise not to interfere with your nation's administration. Once the aid is administered, our fleet and army will retreat from Brundela."And one more thing. Faeast recognizes you as Brundela's new ruler." That was interesting. It also meant that Faeast could rescind that recognition at any time. Elizabeth had no choice. Without Faeast, Brundela would be gone. In the end, the nations arrived at an agreement.At midnight, they called a press conference. Faeast helped Eropa settle a war and avert a world disaster. That news took the world by storm. The Eastern dragon was rising, and none could stop it. It wouldn't take long for Faeast to return to the top.Brundela's case was over. After they gave enough aid, Ferg
"They call you Great Generals?" the Ice Temple Lord laughed. "If I do want to betray him, how do you hope to stop me? You three had to take me on together, and it only ended in a draw. Now that I'm an Emperor and White Tiger is in a slumber, I can destroy you in a moment!"The Ice Temple Lord looked at Vermilion Bird and Black Tortoise with disdain. Vermilion Bird's eyes were wide. She didn't care. She would fight the Temple Lord to the bitter end if she must.Black Tortoise was the calmer one, and he pulled Vermilion Bird back. "Calm down. Even if he wants to betray the lord, he at least would want to see the lord's body before he tries anything."Even a woman like Aphrodite lost this fight. He wouldn't dare try anything stupid."The Ice Temple Lord was still smug about being an Emperor, and now his celebration was cut short. Betraying Nox required a lot of courage. Nox's power terrified him. Even if he couldn't win the fight, Nox could at least come back safely.Besides, he only
The formation Nox created with the Sovereign Seal was on the brink of destruction. Once the formation was gone, the Sovereigns and the spirits would return to dust. In this final moment, Brundela's Faeastian called their friends and family in their homeland and projected the modern-day Faeast onto the gigantic screen in the plaza.The spirits cried when they saw how developed their nation had become. The Sovereigns and the rulers were meticulous people. They used to rule over a unified nation, so they knew how hard it was to create a dynasty. Every dynasty would have its peak and nadir.Every time a dynasty was on a decline, Faeast would be in danger. They didn't talk about the truth behind that video, of course. They admired the beautiful land of Faeast as they waited for their final moment to arrive."The hardest and darkest moment is behind us, sirs. Faeast has me now. You may rest in peace. I will not let you down. I will destroy the canker that infects Faeast and give it the pe
"You're going nowhere! Die!" The Sovereigns chased after the spirit, and a hundred rulers followed. They trapped the Titan's spirit and ripped him to shreds."Holy shit! That's the ancient Faeastian Sovereigns for you!" White Tiger roared with pride. He was on the roof of a tower somewhere.Emperor Elijah narrowed his eyes and exchanged a look with the other Sovereigns. He hurled the remaining essence of the Titan's spirit to White Tiger and stuffed him with it. The energy filled White Tiger up, and he ballooned. Black, rancid energy came out of his body, and he fell into madness.Nox cast Heaven's Demise and sealed White Tiger's consciousness. The Ice Temple Lord, realizing what the Sovereigns were trying to do, encased White Tiger in a coffin of magic ice."This is an impressive underling you have, Nine-State Lord. Devouring spirits gives him power. Anyone else would've lost their minds and become a killing machine, but White Tiger's already mad to begin with. There's no further
"The third kind of Emperor uses natural energy, the power of Yin and Yang, and the elements to become one. Since they use all kinds of elements and energy to become an Emperor, they are practically invincible."The Ice Temple Lord was excited. "So, you're saying I'm the strongest kind of Emperor?"Nox was speechless. "No, what I was trying to say was you took the wrong path. You could've absorbed the energy in the heavens, but you absorbed the Yin energy in the ground. You're stronger than Frostmir, but his level was higher, so you'd still be no match for him." Nox pursed his lips."Eh?" The Ice Temple Lord was disappointed. He thought he could be on par with Nox once he became an Emperor. The Ice Temple Lord wasn't the only one who gained power. The Ice Temple cultivators did as well. Black Tortoise, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird gained a lot of power, too.Vermilion Bird was now a Flawless Supreme, Black Tortoise was an Advanced Supreme, while White Tiger was an Intermediate Pi
The fact that Nox could cast Sovereign Seal showed the Ice Temple Lord a new level of power. The Sovereign was more terrifying than the gods. 'No wonder they could rule the world in ancient times.'The ancient Sovereigns and rulers of Faeast attacked their enemies. The fate of Faeast gathered over their heads, piercing the clouds that hung over them. The weaker monsters were all slain, and Emperor Hans pierced the pharaoh with his spear, returning him to dust.Emperor Blade killed the god of another ancient civilization. The evil energy possessing them was purified. Moments later, the only gods left were the Titans. Unlike the possessed gods, the Titans were ancient cultivators.Even if they didn't master any spells or techniques, they'd trained their bodies to their absolute best. The Sovereigns and rulers didn't have much advantage against these enemies.These spirits were only summoned through the relics and the remnants of energy left within. Their bodies were gone, and their s
The talismans were Magic Mountain's Forbidden Art, and Nox had fused them with Ultimate Sun Dragon Manual. Nox's mentors back in Mystia had taught him the Sovereign Seal earlier than expected.Their goal was simple. If Nox became the Sovereign, he could use the seal to command all the natural energy around him. If he didn't become the Sovereign, he would teach the Sovereign how to use the seal.The Sovereign Seal was a Saintly technique and the most ancient technique around. It was stronger than a Celestial technique.A golden seal brighter than the sun slowly rose into the air. It was the Sovereign Seal.As it appeared, natural energy gathered around it. The energy flew into the relics Brundela took from Faeast. Within a museum not open to the public, a bronze sword started to tremble as natural energy flowed into it. That got the attention of a professor."That sword belonged to Faeast's Emperor Elijah! What is going on?"A silhouette came out of the sword, and his aura was maj
Back in the navy command center, Fergus got the drone footage of Brundela's latest development. There were a few generals from the Nox Army with him. They could see that the monsters in the capital were far stronger than the ones they took out."It's a pity the capital is too densely populated. We have the weapons, but we can't use them." Fergus slammed the table in frustration. Even if the capital were to fall into enemy hands and the people torn apart by the monsters, Fergus could not order his men to fire at the capital, or things would be bad for them.Fergus could only open fire if the monsters were in a no man's land."Commander Parrish, the lord has orders. We are to keep the waters guarded. Once the capital's crisis is over, we are to make our way to the port and give humanitarian aid," a Nox Army general said telepathically. He just got Nox's orders."Is that so? Then Nox can stop this crisis." Fergus' eyes shone. He had no idea what Nox was planning, but he was the Sovere
Demons were walking the lands of Brundela. Legendary creatures were roaming the streets as if the end of days were here. The resurrected monsters were causing chaos everywhere. When the Titans showed themselves, despair washed over Brundela.There were too many monsters running around. Even after the Twilight Order and Ice Temple cultivators sent out everyone they had, it still wasn't enough to stop these creatures. The monsters went straight to the council hall, and so did the Titans.The Ice Temple Lord created a Magic Ice Formation and kept using Forbidden Arts and mystical artifacts to fend off the enemies. He had already done his best."You have to do something, Nine-State Lord. I can't hold on much longer!" the Ice Temple Lord said telepathically.Though monsters were about, they were not a threat to the Ice Temple Lord. he could leave anytime he wanted, but he had a deal with Nox. If he were to desert the battlefield, he would face a hell far worse than he could imagine late